Chapter
1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device
providing the following services:
- Wireless LAN Access Point (base station) for equipment
compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications.
- Shared Broadband Internet Access via an DSL or Cable modem on
the WAN (Ethernet) port.
- Network Printer - LAN and WLAN users can share the printer
attached to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.

Figure 1: LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
Features of the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router
This
manual covers 2 models:
- WBR-1100TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 1 LAN
Port.
- WBR-1400TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 4 LAN
Port.
Apart from the physical differences, the features and capabilities of the 2
models are identical. Your LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router incorporates many
advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while
being easy to use.
Internet
Access Features
- Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can
access the Internet through the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, using only a
single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from
external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
- DSL & Cable
Modem Support. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router has a 10BaseT
Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable
Modems are supported.
- PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection
supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol),
as well as "Direct Connection" type services.
- Analog Modem and ISDN TA Support. If you don't yet have
Broadband Internet access, the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can
provide shared Internet access via an analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the
serial (RS232) port.
Note! This is for LevelOne WBR-1100TX
only.
- Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP
Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced
Internet Functions
- Conferencing & Telephony Applications. Internet Telephony and
Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a
Firewall, are supported.
- Special Internet Applications. Applications which use
non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.
The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such
applications to be used normally.
- Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
- DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow
unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with
Firewalls.
- URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable
Web sites by LAN users, or Wireless LAN users.
- Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been
made.
- VPN Support. VPN (Virtual Private Networking) connections
using PPTP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is
required.
Wireless Features
- Standards Compliant. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
complies with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
- WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is
included. Both 64 Bit and 128 Bit keys are supported.
- Access Control. The Access Control feature can ensure that
only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
- Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable,
they can be changed quickly and easily.
LAN
Features
- LAN ports.
- LevelOne WBR-1100TX The LevelOne WBR-1100TX has two (2) 10/100BaseT
Ethernet LAN ports. Normally, the “Hub” port is used to connect the
LevelOne WBR-1100TX to a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN. But if desired, the
“PC” port can be used to connect the LevelOne WBR-1100TX directly to
your PC, using a standard LAN cable.
- LevelOne WBR-1400TX The LevelOne WBR-1400TX incorporates a 4-port
10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
- DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can act as a
DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
- Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more
segments are supported, via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's RIP
(Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Network
Printer
- Shared Printer (Network Printer). A printer connected to the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's parallel port can be shared by all PCs on
the LAN or WLAN.
- Multiple OS Support. Clients may use any of the following
operating systems:
- Windows 95/98/ME
- Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.
- Apple Macintosh
- Unix
- Multi-protocol Support. The following printing methods are
supported:
- Windows peer-to-peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port
driver.
- Windows LPD printing, using a Windows Server running NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client
PCs.
- AppleTalk
- Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.
Configuration & Management
- Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or
WLAN for configuration.
- Remote Management. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can
be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it
can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
- UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic
discovery and configuration of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. UPnP is
by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
RAS (Remote Access Services)
This RAS feature is available for the LevelOne WBR-1100TX only. This model is
equipped with a Serial Port, allow connection of a standard analog modem or ISDN
TA.
- RAS Dial-in. Remote PC users can use their standard
Dial-up Networking software to connect to the WBR-1100TX and access LAN
resources.
- Call-back Support. For additional security, the Call-back
feature can be used to hang up and re-dial the remote user. Both fixed and
roaming options are supported.
Security Features
- Password - protected Configuration. Optional password
protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the
configuration data and settings.
- Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is
supported, as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless
stations from accessing your LAN.
- NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network
Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a
single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden.
From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
- Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your
network from malicious attacks from external sources.
- Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service)
attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection
requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access
becomes unavailable. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router incorporates
protection against DoS attacks.
Package
Contents
The following items should be included:
- The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router Unit
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver for Windows.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Physical
Details
LEDs
- WBR-1100TX
Power
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On - Power on.
Off - No power.
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Diag
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On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
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WAN Act
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On - WAN connection is established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN
port.
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LAN: 10
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On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
port.
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LAN: 100
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On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
Off - No 100BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
port.
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Wlan Act
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On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready
for use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access
point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
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Print Err
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On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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Print Act
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On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
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LEDs -
WBR-1400TX
Power
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On - Power on.
Off - No power.
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Status (Red)
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On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
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LAN
(1, 2, 3, 4)
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For each port, there are 2 LEDs
- Link/Act
- On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
- Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
- Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the
corresponding LAN (hub) port.
- 100
- On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
- Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no
active connection.
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WAN
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On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is
established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN
port.
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Wireless
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On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready
for use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access
point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
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Print Act
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On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
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Print Err
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On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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Connections - WBR-1100TX

Figure 2: Connections - WBR-1100TX
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A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share
a printer, connect it here.
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Serial (RS232) Port
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A standard RS232 Serial Port is on the side panel. If you have an analog
modem or ISDN TA, connect it here.
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WAN port (10BaseT)
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Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use
the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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DIP switches
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Refer to the following table.
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PC port (10/100BaseT)
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If connecting directly to your PC (no Hub) use this port and a standard LAN
cable (RJ45 connectors).
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
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HUB port (10/100BaseT)
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Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a
10BaseT or 100BaseT hub.
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
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Reset Button
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This button has three (3) functions:
- Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router will reboot (restart).
- Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic
print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
- Ensure the printer is ready.
- Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diagnostic
printing.
- Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and
restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
- Power Off.
- Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
- Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has
flashed TWICE.
- Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is now
using the factory default values.
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PCMCIA slot
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Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
- Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA
Card.
- Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
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Power port
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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DIP Switches
DIP Switch Setting |
Description |
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1=off 2=off
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Normal Operation.
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1=off 2=on
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DHCP Server function disabled.
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1=on 2=off
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Used to restore Default IP Address and clear Password (See below).
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1=on 2=on
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Normal Operation.
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Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password
If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's IP Address or password is lost,
the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation.
- Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router OFF.
- Set DIP switch 1 ON.
- Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router ON.
- Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to
complete the sequence):
- The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will now reset, and the Red Status
LED flash. The following changes will have been made. (Other configuration data
is unchanged.)
- IP Address set to its default value of 192.168.0.1
- Network Mask set to 255.255.255.0
- DHCP Server is enabled, and will allocate IP Addresses in the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.51.
- The password cleared (no password).
- You can now connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and make any
configuration changes required.
Connections - WBR-1400TX

Figure 3: Connections - WBR-1400TX
Printer Port
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A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share
a printer, connect it here.
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PCMCIA slot
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Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
- Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA
Card.
- Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
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Reset Button
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This button has three (3) functions:
- Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router will reboot (restart).
- Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic
print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
- Ensure the printer is ready.
- Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diagnostic
printing.
- Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and
restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
- Power Off.
- Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
- Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED Status
LED has flashed TWICE.
- Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is now
using the factory default values.
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WAN port (10BaseT)
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Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use
the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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10/100BaseT LAN ports
(Hub ports)
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Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these
switching hub ports. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used
simultaneously.
Note:
Any LAN port on the LevelOne WBR-1400TX will automatically function as an
"Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other
hub, using a standard LAN cable.
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Power port
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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